Trekking The Victoria lines Malta

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  • čas přidán 26. 10. 2023
  • #Malta #history #war ‪@ZOLEOLife‬
    Today I will cover the Victoria Lines, which are a continuous infantry wall which connects together three forts (at Bingemma, Mosta and Madliena), an entrenchment at Dwejra and a number of other gun batteries and ancillary military facilities to form a single line of defence. This is some twelve kilometers long and it follows the contour of the Great Fault, a geological feature which cuts across Malta from coast to coast; specifically from Fomm ir-Rih in the west to Madliena in the east. Forming part of the same defensive system are also an additional fort (at Pembroke) and extensive military barracks (at Mtarfa and Pembroke).
    To make this video I had to cover around 21km of trekking.
    Pierre
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    Hope you enjoy
    Pierre Farrugia
    Google maps locations:
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    goo.gl/maps/kM2Q9SeDCpYg3t2Z9
    Fomm Ir-Rih Bay
    goo.gl/maps/j8Ay6bRT1QTryVv28
    Hope you enjoy
    Pierre Farrugia

Komentáře • 41

  • @johnembery7801
    @johnembery7801 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi, that was some treck well done Pierre, how nice this is ,wouldn't it be nice if it were all restored and better access and walking area this would be a massive attraction for everyone, I have walked a very little of it at Mosta. Fantastic views and history, thanks Pierre. 🇲🇹❤👍

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks John, 100%, there is a group I linked in the video that they are working to achieve a proper trail.

    • @johnembery7801
      @johnembery7801 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@PierreFarrugia
      That will be a big step forward 👍

  • @Ladybuggin
    @Ladybuggin Před 9 měsíci +2

    Communing with nature and educating 🙂

  • @karmb
    @karmb Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great effort Pierre, well done bully👍
    🇲🇹Grazzi tal-esperjenza🇬🇧

  • @suzettecalleja3122
    @suzettecalleja3122 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The Great Wall of Malta. 😊

  • @lenhunt9673
    @lenhunt9673 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Those berries are Rosehips I think Pierre. You can make Rosehip Syrup from them. Good for coughs etc. We get a lot of them here in Scotland too. Great video.

  • @johnabela932
    @johnabela932 Před 9 měsíci +2

    YET ANOTHER AWARD WINNING VLOG PIERRE 😲 🎥 🏆 👏.
    What an amazing and interesting walk - a combo of history 🇲🇹👑🇬🇧, natural beauty 🌿 💦 and awsome scenery 🌊 ☀..... (and sweat 🚶😰 😊).
    If I'm not mistaken, that plant with small red fruit is indigenous and called "Mediterranean Smilax" (Zalza Pajzana🇲🇹 ). Well, what can I say Pierre, you've excelled again and gave us a treat.
    THANKS Pierre 🚶 🎥 👏.
    Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

  • @isolatedmountain
    @isolatedmountain Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing hike. I hiked almost half of this wall with my family one year ago, now I must come back and finish it next year.

  • @philippetermarksultana4905
    @philippetermarksultana4905 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice vlog mate .i did the Victoria lines walk last sunday with Gregory Camenzuli group amazing views

  • @solemates2410
    @solemates2410 Před 5 měsíci +1

    So beautiful..what a shame its being let to rot!!!! Buildings, ciment, cranes and chopping down all trees is a priority in this country

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Unfortunately yes, just hope that at least my vlogs can raise an eye 🥹

    • @solemates2410
      @solemates2410 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I walk alot too, but mostly the north area. Unfortunately my anxiety doesn't let me venture far from home for now. I love your videos and I hope one day I'll do the treks too.

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 5 měsíci

      Good luck 👍

  • @GetOutandKayakMalta
    @GetOutandKayakMalta Před 8 měsíci +1

    We would love to do this trail with the kayakers :-)

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 8 měsíci

      Would be a nice Idea, need any help just ask, but I think if you wait until it’s abit cooler the better.

  • @mumsymaebear
    @mumsymaebear Před 7 měsíci +1

    Beautiful trek. The fish eye lens on the GoPro distorts the beautiful views though. 😊 Have you watched The Mechanical Realm documentary yet.

  • @benfran3243
    @benfran3243 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks Pierre for sharing this fabulous trek featuring the Victoria Lines WW2 defense walls/facilities. Have to admit, I have never had the chance to visit those historic military structures therefore this vlog was really a bonus one. Appreciate your effort and dedication to finalize such an informative, healthy and good trekking video. Thanks again and well done.👍👍

  • @jeffreyhemingway9578
    @jeffreyhemingway9578 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What an amazing and informative video Pierre we had no idea this was all here . We enjoy your videos immensely keep em coming…..

  • @marcuscaruana6772
    @marcuscaruana6772 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you Pierre. I hope that the trail will be restored and properly sign posted. The advantages of having such walks for the public are multiple, ranges from education, health, history and national awareness. At times I think we're speaking to walls when we use this language. I hope someone comes up with something tangible on both Victoria Lines and Fort Ricasoli at least.

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes 100%, we have too many forts that are in a bad state

  • @PierreFarrugia
    @PierreFarrugia  Před 8 měsíci

    yes 100%

  • @juventus980
    @juventus980 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good job but can do them in maltese too pls

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for your feedback, but since youtube is international platform , and many foreigners love to see videos about Malta, they are done in english

  • @steveborg80
    @steveborg80 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well done Pierre, can you pls send location from where to start?

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 2 měsíci +1

      maps.app.goo.gl/mr8dYaFsaKnyJJ4i9?g_st=ic

    • @steveborg80
      @steveborg80 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@PierreFarrugia thanks so much, started following recently your vlogs, keep it up!

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia  Před 2 měsíci

      @steveborg80 Need any info just ask, thanks .

    • @steveborg80
      @steveborg80 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@PierreFarrugia will surely do, I appreciate 🙏

  • @robinhood3926
    @robinhood3926 Před 8 měsíci

    Good job pierre